girls inc.

The Trump administration announced this week that it would be withholding more than $6 billion in previously approved federal funding for after school and summer programs. That leaves agencies across the Capital Region and down in the Hudson Valley scrambling to keep services afloat as the summer programming heats up.

Today is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action” for gender equality. At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion and reproductive rights are under attack by the federal government, organizations like Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region are working to foster a positive space for girls and teens looking to make their mark and have their voice be heard.

Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region is getting an infusion of funding from a local philanthropist.

Russell Sage College’s Troy campus is now home to a support organization for girls.

Women make up half of the nation’s college-educated workforce, but that’s not the case in STEM fields. In computer science, physical science, mathematics…

The Science Festival of The Capital Region is taking place this weekend – November 7th – 9th.You can discover wall-to-wall science with more than 45…